There are many things right in the wine world. Historic quality and availability, increasing embrace of environmentally responsible farming and winemaking, to name some of the most important. Continue reading “Needed changes in the wine world 4-20-2022”
Month: April 2022
Stella Rosa Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Medium straw color; honeysuckle, peach, pear, wisteria flowers on the nose; ripe peach, pear, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Stella Rosa Moscato d’Asti DOCG”
Coen Malbec Classic 2019
Deep ruby color; plum, cherry, strawberry, herbs; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cocoa on the palate. Continue reading “Coen Malbec Classic 2019”
Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2019
Medium ruby-garnet color; cherry, pomegranate, earth and smoke on the nose; tart cherry, strawberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2019”
Sosie Roussanne Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County 2017
Deep gold color; lemon, apricot, orange blossoms on the nose; Meyer lemon, apricot, pear, orange, honey, nutty note on the palate. Continue reading “Sosie Roussanne Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County 2017”
White oak crisis 4-13-2022
American white oak is unique to the United States, essential to bourbon production, important in wine production, and threatened. Continue reading “White oak crisis 4-13-2022”
Umani Ronchi Villa Bianchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2019
Pale yellow color; pear, lemon, green apple, citrus, flowers on the nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, peach, saline-minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Umani Ronchi Villa Bianchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2019”
Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2017
Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, balsamic, tobacco, oregano, vanilla on the expressive nose; cherry, raspberry, plum, sweet balsamic, chocolate, roast tomato, leather, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2017”
Lake Sonoma Winery Boar’s Blood Red Blend 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, vanilla, caramel on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, licorice, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Boar’s Blood Red Blend 2018”
José Maria da Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde 2020
Light straw with hints of green color; lemon, green apple on the nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, citrus, green apple on the palate. Continue reading “José Maria da Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde 2020”